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There’s a lot going on at Families in Transition! Browse recent news items and press releases on this page, or view photos from past events on our photo galleries page. Check back frequently for up-to-date news and stories about FIT.
Recent news stories
- A new horizon for the city’s homeless: Revamping the old and envisioning the new March 19, 2019
Wayne Jacques, Shelter manager, stands in one of the upstairs dorms. Photo/Carol Robidoux MANCHESTER, NH – Changes are on the horizon at Manchester’s homeless shelter, major adjustments long overdue for addressing the chronic issue of how to meet people where they are and move them from limbo to living again. It is going to require community support, discipline ...
- Podcast brings together food, politics and current events March 11, 2019
foster.com/seacoastonline.com March 9th, 2019 Karen Dandurant PORTSMOUTH — The first live recording of the podcast Add Passion and Stir: Big Chefs, Big Ideas happened Friday night at the Loft space of the Portsmouth Music Hall. Two podcasts were recorded with host Billy Shore. The first panel included U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Dondero School Principal Kate Callahan and Chef Evan ...
- Paul Feely’s City Hall: ALCU-NH has already put Manchester ‘on notice’ over homeless March 11, 2019
New Hampshire Union Leader March 9, 2019 Paul Feely Fireworks erupted last week when Mayor Joyce Craig vetoed a proposal from Ward 3 Alderman Tim Baines to alter city ordinances to allow downtown business owners to control the use of sidewalks outside their storefronts year-round, despite a 12-0 show of support for the plan from fellow board members. Encumbrance permits are issued to ...
- Organizations work to help people struggling with homelessness March 1, 2019
WMUR Tim Callery February 28, 2019 MANCHESTER, N.H. — Homelessness affects thousands of people in New Hampshire, but several organizations are helping them get back on their feet. Ronald Seyres said he lost his job 15 years ago and quickly found himself on the streets with his 12-year-old son. “I slept in my car a couple times with him and bounced ...
- From Here to Eternity, Part 1: Homeless and dying in Manchester February 12, 2019
MANCHESTER, NH – On Sunday Todd Twombly will be reborn. He will be dunked in the baptismal trough at Manchester Christian Church and emerge a new spiritual creation. He knows it was only by the grace of God that a taxi ride to Manchester two years ago delivered him from his own darkness. “I found God in Manchester, and I’m ...
- Homeless shelters offer floor space as they run out of beds in frigid temperatures January 22, 2019
WMUR January 21, 2019 Jean Mackin MANCHESTER, N.H. — As Granite Staters deal with life-threateningly cold temperatures, homeless shelters are offering floor space as they run out of beds. The Families in Transition – New Horizons shelter in Manchester has 76 beds, but with 120 people in need of a warm place to sleep Monday night, more than 40 people ...
- New Horizons relaxes rules to deal with cold snap January 21, 2019
New Hampshire Union Leader Mark Hayward January 21, 2019 Manchester’s largest homeless shelter, New Horizons, has opened its doors around the clock and started offering lunchtime soup to help people cope with the frigid temperatures, the organization said. The shelter relaxed its rules starting Thursday evening, allowing people to come in at any point to get out of the ...
- Partial federal shutdown threatens NH nonprofit budgets for food and affordable housing January 21, 2019
January 20, 2019 By Laura Aronson MANCHESTER, NH — The partial government shutdown in Washington, D.C., is threatening some Granite State residents, including 2,400 furloughed Federal workers here, with food insecurity and loss of affordable housing. Nonprofits and agencies like Families in Transition (FITNH), New Hampshire Housing (also known as New Hampshire Housing and Finance Authority, or NHHFA), and the New Hampshire Food ...
- As homelessness grows, merchants bear the brunt January 21, 2019
NH Business Review Published: January 18, 2019 By Jack Kenny Queen City storeowners ask for solutions to a bigger problem Each winter, merchants and restaurateurs in downtown Manchester hope freezing temperatures, snow, ice and bone-chilling winds will not significantly reduce the flow of foot traffic that brings customers to their stores and restaurants. But at any time of year, there ...
- Manchester’s homeless: Mayor, city off to a good start January 9, 2019
New Hampshire Union Leader January 9, 2019 Mayor Joyce Craig and city officials are off to a good start in a new effort to address homelessness and the downtown. The devil will be in the details of a problem that has several causes of varying degrees of difficulty. Practical approaches come first. An increased police presence downtown, which ...
- Manchester aldermen give thumbs-up to mayor’s strategy to deal with homelessness January 9, 2019
New Hampshire Union Leader January 8, 2019 Kevin Landrigan MANCHESTER — Mayor Joyce Craig’s strategy for dealing with the problem of homelessness in the city was endorsed by aldermen Tuesday night. The centerpiece of the proposal will use $200,000 to expand services and make capital improvements to Families in Transition/New Horizons. “If we can get someone to New Horizons during the ...
- Homelessness takes center stage at Aldermanic meeting January 9, 2019
Manchester Ink Link January 8, 2019 Andrew Sylvia MANCHESTER, N.H. – The topic of homelessness took center stage at Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen meeting, spanning viewpoints and facts on the crisis to perspectives on how it can be solved. Manchester Police Department Chief Carlo Capano and Manchester City Solicitor Emily Gray Rice came before the board with an informational presentation ...
- On the agenda: Mayor says ending homelessness requires upping city’s collaboration game January 9, 2019
Manchester Ink Link January 5, 2018 Carol Robioux Infusion of cash for shelter improvements and adding daytime hours, and installing portable toilets in the park. MANCHESTER, NH – Mayor Joyce Craig is keeping momentum going in the new year when it comes to addressing the city’s homeless population. Continuing the conversation that took place during December’s final Board of Aldermen meeting, the ...
- Manchester opioid overdoses and overdose deaths down January 7, 2019
Manchester Ink Link January 6, 2018 From the office of Mayor Joyce Craig MANCHESTER, NH — Mayor Joyce Craig on Thursday praised American Medical Response’s (AMR) recent report that opioid overdoses and opioid overdose deaths are decreasing in the City of Manchester. “This is the first time Manchester has seen a decrease in opioid overdoses since this epidemic began,” said ...
- On the Move: Willows Substance Use Treatment Center relocating to Wilson Street January 2, 2019
Manchester Ink Link Saturday, December 29, 2018 MANCHESTER, NH — It’s been years in the making and we’re excited to share that we are in the home stretch! Our Willows Substance Use Treatment Center is moving from its current South Beech Street location to the Manchester Recovery and Treatment Center at 293 Wilson Street in Manchester, NH, on Monday, January 7. ...
Recent press releases
- Appreciation Event To Be Held
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 28, 2014 For more information, contact: Michele Talwani – 603.641.1143 ext. 322 NEW HAMPSHIRE MAGAZINE NAMES OutFITters Thrift Store “BEST OF NH 2014” Appreciation Event To Be Held MANCHESTER, NH – Families in Transitions’ OutFITters Thrift Stores in Concord and Manchester, NH, have been selected by the readers of New Hampshire Magazine as “Best of NH ...
- Hayward Street Housing Development Open House
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 13, 2014 For more information, contact: Michele Talwani – 603.641.1143 ext 322. OPEN HOUSE EVENT TO CELEBRATE NEW HOUSING FOR THE HOMELESS: Families in Transition (FIT) and Housing BeneFITs held an open house today for their newest housing property in Manchester, NH. The new facility houses families and individuals who are experiencing homelessness. Pictured ...
- OutFITters Thrift Stores in Manchester and Concord are in Need of Donations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 27, 2014 For more information, contact: Michele Talwani – 603.641.1143 ext. 322 OUTFITTERS THRIFT STORES IN MANCHESTER AND CONCORD ARE IN NEED OF DONATIONS An Opportunity to Help Homeless Children and Their Families MANCHESTER, NH – Families in Transitions’ OutFITters Thrift Stores in Concord and Manchester, NH, are in need of items to fill their sales ...
- FIVE HIGH SCHOOLS COMPETE; FARMINGTON WINS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 24, 2014 For more information, media only, contact: Michele Talwani – 603-641-1143 ext 322 For more information, general questions, contact: Kyle Beaulieu – 603-641-9441 ext. 259 Photo 1 – Farmington Students Win Tournament: A team of Farmington High School students recently won the statewide Dodging Homelessness High School Tournament. Pictured are Anthony Bennett, Michael Cook, ...
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Awards Families in Transition Grant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 13, 2014 For more information, contact: Michele Talwani – 603.641.1143 ext 322 LINCOLN FINANCIAL FOUNDATION AWARDS FAMILIES IN TRANSITION GRANT An Opportunity to Create Employment Readiness Program MANCHESTER, NH – Families in Transition (FIT), a Manchester, Concord and Dover, NH, based homeless services provider, recently received a grant from Lincoln Financial Foundation. FIT will ...
- Cogswell Benevolent Trust Awards Families in Transition Grant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 6, 2013 For more information, contact: Michele Talwani – 603.641.1143 ext 322 COGSWELL BENEVOLENT TRUST AWARDS FAMILIES IN TRANSITION GRANT FOR THE FAMILY PLACE RESOURCE CENTER AND SHELTER A Community of Opportunity for Homeless Children and Their Families MANCHESTER, NH – Families in Transition (FIT), a Manchester, Concord and Dover-based homeless services provider, recently received a ...
- Hayward Street Groundbreaking Ceremony
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 29, 2013 For more information, contact: Michele Talwani – 603.641.1143 ext 322 GROUNDBREAKING EVENT FOR NEW HOUSING FOR HOMELESS: Families in Transition (FIT) and Housing BeneFITs held a groundbreaking ceremony today to kick off the construction for their newest housing development in Manchester, NH. The new facility will be the future home to six ...
- Families in Transition Receives Grant for Food Service Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 12, 2013 For more information, contact: Michele Talwani – 603.641.9441 ext 239 PHOTO: GRANT FOR HEALTHY MEAL PROGRAM: Maureen Beauregard, President, Families in Transition, accepts $5,000 grant from Michael Reed, Board Member, Bishop’s Charitable Assistance Fund, in the kitchen of the “Family Place” which is Families in Transition’s newest housing and services facility in ...
- NEW HAMPSHIRE MAGAZINE NAMES OUTFITTERS THRIFT STORES “BEST OF NH 2013″
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 17, 2013 For more information, contact: Michele Talwani – 603.641.1143 ext. 322 MANCHESTER, NH – Families in Transition’s OutFITters Thrift Stores in Manchester and Concord, NH, were named “Best of NH 2013” in the secondhand clothing category by New Hampshire Magazine for the second year in a row. Readers and customers voted online from ...
- FAMILIES IN TRANSITION WILL HOST A FIESTA TO BENEFIT HOMELESS FAMILIES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Michele Talwani – 603.641.9441 ext. 239 PHOTO: OLE! A NIGHT OF EXCITEMENT AND FUN TO BENEFIT HOMLESS FAMILIES – Families in Transition’s Cinco de Mayo Celebration on May 2 will raise money to help provide a safe home and basic necessities for homeless families and individuals throughout New Hampshire. Shown ...
- National Day of Service – Projects Completed in Manchester, NH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Michele Talwani, 603-641-9441 ext. 239 PHOTO: SENATOR AYOTTE REPRESENTATIVES JOIN AMERICORPS MEMBERS FOR SERVICE DAY AT FAMILIES IN TRANSITION MANCHESTER, NH – Representatives Tom DeRosa and Alex Stanford from Senator Kelly Ayotte’s office teamed up with AmeriCorps groups for a National Service Day on Friday, March 15, 2013. More than 30 volunteers cleaned, ...
- FAMILIES IN TRANSITION AND HOUSING BENEFITS HOST OPEN HOUSE FOR NEW PROPERTY IN DOVER
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 6, 2013 For more information, contact: Michele Talwani – 603.641.9441 ext. 239 PHOTO: COMMUNITY WELCOMES FAMILIES IN TRANSITION ORGANIZATION TO DOVER – Gathered in front steps of Housing BeneFITs and Families in Transition’s newest property in Dover, NH, which will be home to single, low-income women, are the following supporters (l. to r.) Doug ...
- LILISE DONATES HIGH-END CLOTHING TO FAMILIES IN TRANSITION’S OUTFITTERS THRIFT STORE
In the spirit of holiday giving, one business helps out a local nonprofit Ellen Lessard (2nd from right), owner of Lilise Designer Resale, donates designer clothing as part of an ongoing partnership to OutFITters Thrift Store Boutique. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 11, 2012 For more information, contact: Michele Talwani (OutFITters) – 603.641.9441 ext 239 or Greg Lessard (Lilise) – 603.856.5730. CONCORD, NH ...
- FAMILIES IN TRANSITION RENOVATES PROPERTY IN DOVER
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 29, 2012 For media inquiries, contact: Michele Talwani – 603.641.9441 ext. 239 PHOTO: FAMILIES IN TRANSITION EXPANDS TO DOVER – Families in Transition recently purchased a property in Dover, NH that once renovated will be the home for single, low-income women. Area businesses rally to support the homeless services provider by volunteering their time ...
- WEEK-LONG “RED SOX HOLIDAY FEST” TO INCLUDE “RED SOX HOLIDAY ROAD TRIP” NOVEMBER 27-29 AND “FENWAY PARK HOLIDAY BASH” FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30
For Immediate Release November 20, 2012 WEEK-LONG “RED SOX HOLIDAY FEST” TO INCLUDE “RED SOX HOLIDAY ROAD TRIP” NOVEMBER 27-29 AND “FENWAY PARK HOLIDAY BASH” FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox today announced two additional elements of the Red Sox Holiday Fest week of activities: The Red Sox Holiday Road Trip Presented by Coca-Cola will ...